About a month ago I posted two threads titled 1)Boot Question and 2) Boot Question Revisited.
My main question was that I was looking for a motorcycle specific boot to fit my 8.5 6E feet.
I received many, many, many suggestions. Thank you to all who replied!
I also tried many, many, many different boots. I tried Sidi Mega Way, Oxtar, Daytona, Chippewa Rally(my personal favorites), Red Wing and Diadora. I tried every width and length combination possible. None of them fit and all of them left my right foot aching and sore for days. Even if I wore them for 5-10 minutes.
I found two custom boot manufacturers. Bates Custom Leather in California and Russell Moccasin in Wisconsin.
Bates refered me to another custom manufacturer who quoted a price of $675 for a pair of m/c specific boots.
Russell was kind enough to send out a sample pair of shoes to try on for size. They did not fit. Russell will, however, make a last for my feet for a true custom fit but the wait time is approximately 16 weeks!! Riding season may be over by that time!
I have not ridden my '08 Flat Black 650 since this boot fit issue occured about a month ago. It's just sitting there in my garage.
I will order one of these custom boots but here is my issue: I need a pair of boots to get me through the waiting period.
I do have one pair of Wolverine work/hiking boots that fit. I do not know why these boots fit and no other boots do not fit - nor do I care at this point. They fit the moment that I put them on my feet.
These Wolverine hiking/work boots are not motorcycle specific boots. I don't like wearing them to ride anyway. The soles are too thick and make my knees feel too high when I do ride with them. This in turn changes the position of my butt on the seat. I know that the custom saddle is next!
I will order another pair of Wolverine's that offer more leather in the ankle area than my hiking/work boots. A 10" boot as opposed to a 6" boot.
Is there any advantage to ordering Wolverine boots with Safety Toes? Is some protection better than none?
I'm asking this because none of the motorcycle specific boots that I tried had safety toes.
Advise or input?
Thank you,
Eric
My main question was that I was looking for a motorcycle specific boot to fit my 8.5 6E feet.
I received many, many, many suggestions. Thank you to all who replied!
I also tried many, many, many different boots. I tried Sidi Mega Way, Oxtar, Daytona, Chippewa Rally(my personal favorites), Red Wing and Diadora. I tried every width and length combination possible. None of them fit and all of them left my right foot aching and sore for days. Even if I wore them for 5-10 minutes.
I found two custom boot manufacturers. Bates Custom Leather in California and Russell Moccasin in Wisconsin.
Bates refered me to another custom manufacturer who quoted a price of $675 for a pair of m/c specific boots.
Russell was kind enough to send out a sample pair of shoes to try on for size. They did not fit. Russell will, however, make a last for my feet for a true custom fit but the wait time is approximately 16 weeks!! Riding season may be over by that time!
I have not ridden my '08 Flat Black 650 since this boot fit issue occured about a month ago. It's just sitting there in my garage.
I will order one of these custom boots but here is my issue: I need a pair of boots to get me through the waiting period.
I do have one pair of Wolverine work/hiking boots that fit. I do not know why these boots fit and no other boots do not fit - nor do I care at this point. They fit the moment that I put them on my feet.
These Wolverine hiking/work boots are not motorcycle specific boots. I don't like wearing them to ride anyway. The soles are too thick and make my knees feel too high when I do ride with them. This in turn changes the position of my butt on the seat. I know that the custom saddle is next!
I will order another pair of Wolverine's that offer more leather in the ankle area than my hiking/work boots. A 10" boot as opposed to a 6" boot.
Is there any advantage to ordering Wolverine boots with Safety Toes? Is some protection better than none?
I'm asking this because none of the motorcycle specific boots that I tried had safety toes.
Advise or input?
Thank you,
Eric